Women's Health

Constipation and Cancer
Cancer 05 Jul 2006

Constipation and Cancer

constipation, cancer, gastrointesinal symptom
Baby Girls Born to Mothers Burdened by Stress May be at Increased Risk of Fibromyalgia
Children's health 27 Jun 2006

Baby Girls Born to Mothers Burdened by Stress May be at Increased Risk of Fibromyalgia

Stressful or traumatic events experienced during pregnancy can have long-lasting effects on the foetus, yet these effects may not become apparent until many years later, according to a study suggesting that girls born of such pregnancies may be at greater risk for developing a painful muscle condition called fibromyalgia as…
Respiratory system (pulmonary system) anatomy
Anatomy 27 Jun 2006

Respiratory system (pulmonary system) anatomy

The respiratory system includes the nose, lungs and pipe-like organs which connect them enable breathing and removal of waste products like carbon dioxide.
Cardiovascular system (heart) anatomy
Anatomy 26 Jun 2006

Cardiovascular system (heart) anatomy

The human cardiovascular system is made up of the heart, the blood it pumps, and the blood vessels, veins and arteries, through which the blood…
Endocrine system
Anatomy 26 Jun 2006

Endocrine system

The endocrine system includes the pituitary, thyroid, pancreas, adrenal and other glands. These glands produce hormones.
Diarrhoea
Cancer 21 Jun 2006

Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea is a common digestive disorder that virtually all people will suffer at some stage during their lives. The definition of diarrhoea varies but it…
Transition to new PBS-listed DUROGESIC D-Trans Matrix formulation
Cancer 13 Jun 2006

Transition to new PBS-listed DUROGESIC D-Trans Matrix formulation

From 1 April 2006 a new Durogesic (fentanyl transdermal patches) D-Trans Matrix patch formulation will be available on the PBS, under the current listing, for the management of chronic cancer pain. This new Durogesic D-Trans Matrix formulation will be listed alongside the original reservoir patches and provide the full dosage…
Wireless Capsule Enteroscopy (Capsule Endoscopy; Pill Cam)
Children's health 12 Jun 2006

Wireless Capsule Enteroscopy (Capsule Endoscopy; Pill Cam)

Wireless capsule enteroscopy (capsule endoscopy) is an imaging method. A pill-sized camera is swallowed, allowing the gastrointestinal organs to be viewed.
Most common health concerns for the female Australian population
Cancer 10 Jun 2006

Most common health concerns for the female Australian population

Centre for women's health and fitness care information Australia, Woman's sexual health care,